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Charges pending in Gadsden County school bus crash

Charges are pending in a crash involving a Gadsden County School bus and a pickup truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

On Friday around 3:25 p.m., the school bus, driven by Richard Earl Hightower, was backing up onto Joey Lane from Friday Road in Quincy, when it backed into the front left side of a GMC pickup truck, according to the crash report.

None of the students were injured during the crash, but the bus driver did have minor injuries.

FHP is still investigating what happened to cause the crash and will be reviewing the tape from the bus.

Southside voter forum

Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor and other community partners are hosting a voter awareness and candidate forum, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., at the Southside Arts Complex, 2525 South Monroe Street.

During the forum, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the candidates running in local races. The forums will be in two parts, the first, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.; the second, 7 to 9 p.m. The forum is free and open to the public.

Fire Prevention Week starts today

Today marks the start of Fire Prevention Week.

In conjunction with the National Fire Protection Agency, the Tallahassee Fire Department has themed the week, "Have 2 Ways Out, Be Rabbit Ready," said Lt. Mike Bellamy, TFD spokesman.

The purpose of the week is to promote family safety and having a plan in the event of a fire breaking out at home, according to Bellamy.

TFD also suggests developing and practicing exit drills in the home (E.D.I.T.H.).

Other suggested tips include:

? Drawing a map of each level of your home and show all doors and windows.

? Find two ways to get out of each room and make sure all doors and windows that lead outside open easily.

? Parents should teach their children how to escape on their own in case they can't help them during the fire.

? Have a plan for everyone in your home who has a disability.

? Practice the fire escape plan at night and during the day.

-Democrat staff reports

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Charges are pending in a crash involving a Gadsden County School bus and a pickup truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.